A woman known as “Satan’s puppet” has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for breaking into her neighbor’s home, murdering her, and drinking her blood.
Cynthia Ming, 54, initially pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for the killing of Angie Melissa Moore, 45, on September 7, 2022. She later changed her plea to guilty and accepted a 50-year sentence deal from the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office.
Moore called 911 just before midnight on September 6, 2022, reporting an attempted break-in through a window at her residence. Police found Moore dead and covered in blood when they arrived at her home on Whispering Ave.
Ming attempted to flee but was subdued by officers using a Taser. She confessed to breaking into the victim’s house, taking a firearm, shooting Moore in the head, and drinking her blood because Moore allegedly killed Ming’s dog.
The defendant’s doctor, Dr. Lee Carter, testified that Ming had been diagnosed with various mental disorders, including borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type.
Despite claiming to have been affected by an electrical shock on the night of the murder, Ming insisted she was of sound mind during the crime.
Ming, who has been in custody since the incident, may be eligible for parole in 25 years, although prosecutors believe it is unlikely she will receive a reduced sentence due to the severity of the offense.
Prosecutors Duncan Widmann and Luke McCowan stated that the plea agreement ensures Ming will likely remain in prison indefinitely, avoiding the uncertainties of a trial and potential appeals, especially in cases involving claims of insanity.
Clay Thomas, Ming’s attorney, expressed readiness for trial but respected his client’s decision to accept the plea deal. He acknowledged that the ultimate choice lies with the client, who bears the consequences.
In emotional victim impact statements, Moore’s parents, Martha and Marvin Moore, detailed the profound impact of their daughter’s absence on the family, including her son Conner, who referred to Ming as “Satan’s puppet.”
The parents revealed that Moore had endured years of aggressive behavior from Ming, whom they regarded as a malevolent presence living nearby.
During his testimony, Moore’s father directly addressed Ming, condemning her as a cold-blooded killer and expressing his desire for her to spend the rest of her life behind bars.